Section 4: Safety and Warranty InformationYour Phone’s MenuThe following table outlines your phone’s main menustructure. For more information about using yourphone’s menus, see “Navigation and Customization”on page 24.Phone menus with additional options (“sub-options”)appear with adjacent to the list entry.Tap this onscreen button to reveal these additionaloptions and features.WARNING:Please refer to theImportant Safety Information

section on page 182 to learn about informationthat will help you safely use your phone. Failure toread and follow the Important Safety Informationin this phone guide may result in serious bodilyinjury, death or property damage.

Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a sodacan).

Insert the battery into the opening in the back ofthe device, making sure the connectors align.Gently press down to secure the battery.1A.Setting Up ServiceReleaseLatchSPH-M820UM.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM3 1A. Setting Up Service

Position the battery cover over the batterycompartment and press down until you hear aclick.2.Press and hold to turn the device on.

If your device is activated, it will turn on, search forBoost service and enter standby mode.SPH-M820UM.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM1A. Setting Up Service 4Setting Up ServiceUnlocking Your Device Screen

To unlock your phone from this screen, touch anddrag the lock icon across the screen.

Activating Your DeviceTo activate your new phone, please refer to the “Activation Kit”documentation included in your original device packaging.For additional support information visit us at:www.boostmobile.com

– or –Call Boost Customer Care at1-888-BOOST-4U

(1-888-266-7848).Note:The screens can be different and are based on theinstalled screen image that users select.Unlock ScreenSPH-M820UM.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM5 1A. Setting Up ServiceMobile IDAn exclusive service from Boost Mobile, Mobile ID isloaded with a variety of “ID packs” for Android-powered phones. Each pack is a customizedexperience of the best applications, widgets, shortcuts,wallpapers and ringers.You can install as many as six ID packs including MyIDat any one time, and you can easily switch from one IDPack to another without losing any applications alreadyinstalled.Making Your First Call1.Press to access the Home Screen andtap to access the onscreen dialpad.

If your device is locked, touch and drag the lockicon to the right.2.Use the onscreen dialpad to enter a phonenumber and tap .

Setting Up Your VoicemailYour device automatically transfers all unansweredcalls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use orturned off. You should set up your Boost Voicemail andpersonal greeting as soon as your device is activated.Always use a password to protect against unauthorizedaccess.1.Press and then tapVoicemail.WARNING:If your device has a touchscreen display, pleasenote that a touchscreen responds best to a lighttouch from the pad of your finger. Usingexcessive force or a metallic object whenpressing on the touchscreen may damage thetempered glass surface and void the warranty.(See “4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty” onpage 190.)Note:Your device’s battery should have enough charge foryour device to turn on and find a signal, set up yourvoicemail and make a call. You should fully chargeyour battery as soon as possible.SPH-M820UM.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM1A. Setting Up Service 6Setting Up Service2.Follow the system prompts to:

Learn more about data services and other productslike games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more.From Any Other Phone

1-888-BOOST-4U(1-888-266-7848).Note:Voicemail PasswordBoost strongly recommends that you create apassword when setting up your voicemail to protectagainst unauthorized access. Without a password,anyone who has access to your device is able toaccess your voicemail messages.SPH-M820UM.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM7 1A. Setting Up ServiceBoost 411Boost 411 gives you access to a variety of services andinformation, including residential, business andgovernment listings, movie listings or showtimes,driving directions, restaurant reservations and majorlocal event information. You can get up to three piecesof information per call, and the operator canautomatically connect your call at no additional charge.A per call charge and standard airtime fee may applydepending on your plan.

Screendisplays all the information neededto operate your device, such as the call status, theContacts list, and the date and time. Also providesone-touch access to all of your features andapplications.3.HOME Keyreturns you to the Home Screen. Pressand hold to open the recently-used applicationswindow.4.MENU Keyallows you to access your device’s mainfunctions menu: Add, Manage apps, Wallpaper,Search, Notifications, and Settings. While in amenu, press to open a list of actions available fromthe current screen or onscreen option.5.Microphoneallows other callers to hear you clearlywhen you are speaking to them.6.SEARCH Keydisplays the Google Search boxwhich is used to search for a key term both on thedevice and online. In some instances, this keyopens a search box specific only to the currentapplication.7.BACK KeyWhen in a menu, pressing the Back keyreturns you to the previous menu, closes a dialogbox, or exits an onscreen menu/option.8.Earpiecelets you hear the caller and automatedprompts.SPH-M820UM.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM11 2A. Device BasicsPhone Camera and External Views1.Camera Lens, as part of the built-in 2.0 megapixelcamera, this lens lets you take pictures and videos.2.External Speakerlets you hear the different ringersand sounds. You can mute the ringer whenreceiving incoming calls by pressing the volumebutton. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’svoice in speakerphone mode.1. Camera lens2. ExternalSpeaker3. VolumeButton4. microSDCard Slot8. CameraButton5. PowerButton7. Charger/AccessoryJack6. Headset JackSPH-M820UM.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 12Device Basics3.Volume Buttonallows you to adjust the ringervolume in standby mode, the voice volume duringa call, and media playback volume.4.microSD Card Slotlets you use a microSD card toexpand the memory of your phone. (A 2GBmicroSD card comes pre-installed in yourGalaxy Prevail™.)5.Power Buttonlets you turn the device on or off,or turn off the touchscreen display.

When the screen is turned off, press once toreturn to Screen lock mode.

While the device is unlocked and not on an activecall, press and hold to display the Phone optionsmenu (Silent mode, Airplane mode, Power off).6.Headset Jackallows you to plug in an optionalheadset for convenient, hands-free conversations.CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrectjack may damage the device.7.Charger/Accessory Jackallows you to connect thephone charger or a USB cable (included).CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrectjack may damage the device.8.Camera Buttonlets you activate the camera andcamcorder and take pictures and videos.Viewing the Display ScreenYour device’s display screen provides informationabout your device’s status and options. This listidentifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’sdisplay screen:Status Bar – Service IconsActivation Not Completed– Your automaticdevice activation process failed, please retry.Signal Strength– Shows your current signalstrength. (More bars = stronger signal.)No Service– Your device cannot find a usablesignal.Airplane Mode On– Your device will not make orreceive calls or provide data access. Localapplications are still available.Data Service Available– Boost 1xRTT dataservice is active.SPH-M820UM.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM13 2A. Device BasicsData Service Communicating– Boost 1xRTTdata service is active and communicating. Whenactive, the icon is animated.Data Service Dormant– Boost 1xRTT dataservice is currently dormant.3G Available– Boost 3G data service isavailable.3G Communicating– Boost 3G data service isactive and communicating (see page 145.)Status Bar – Status IconsCall in Progress– A voice call is in progress.Audio is routed through either the earpiece orexternal speaker.Bluetooth Call in Progress– A voice call is beingrouted through a Bluetooth headset.Missed Call– You have missed an incomingcall.Call Muted– The device microphone has beenmuted.Status Bar – Service IconsSpeaker– Speakerphone feature is enabled.Battery Strength– Shows your current batterycharge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)Battery Charging– Shows your current batterycharge level and indicates it is charging.Battery Low– Shows your current batterycharge level is very low.Battery Critical– Shows your current batterycharge level requires attention and your devicewill soon shut off.Device Power Critical– Shows your currentbattery only has three percent power remainingand will immediately shutdown.Bluetooth Active– Bluetooth technology isactive and enabled.Bluetooth Connected– Bluetooth technology isactive and communicating with an externaldevice.GPS Location On– Device location feature is onand available for location-based services suchas GPS Navigation (see page 172).Status Bar – Status IconsSPH-M820UM.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 14Device BasicsGPS Communicating– Device location feature ison and communicating. Center circle blinks onand off when communicating.Wi-Fi Connected– Wi-Fi is connected, activeand communicating with a Wireless AccessPoint (WAP).Wi-Fi Connection Issue– Wi-Fi is active but thereis a communication issue with the targetWireless Access Point (WAP).microSD Unmounted– The internal microSDcard has been disconnected from the deviceand is now ready for either removal orformatting.microSD Removed and Missing– The internalmicroSD card has been properly unmountedfrom device but is missing.microSD Unexpectedly Removed– The internalmicroSD card has been incorrectly removed andimproperly unmounted.USB Connection– The device has detected anactive USB connection.Status Bar – Status IconsSign-in/Sync Error– There has been an issuewith your connection to the Google server oryou were not properly signed into your account.In order to use Google application or syncfeatures, you must set up and sign into an activeGoogle account.Alarm Event– Shows you have an upcomingalarm event.Silence All– All incoming sounds are turned off.Vibrate Only– The ringer is set to vibrate only.Media Playback– A media file is currently beingplayed back on the device.Data Synchronization– Application sync isactive and synchronization is in progress forGmail, Calendar and Contacts.Android OS Update Available– A new Androidoperating system update is available fordownload.System Updates Available– A new systemupdate is available for download.Status Bar – Status IconsSPH-M820UM.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM15 2A. Device BasicsTurning Your Device On and OffTurning Your Device On

Press and hold .Once your device is on, it may display “Searching forService.” When your device finds a signal, it entersstandby mode – the device’s idle state. At this point,you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.If your device is unable to find a signal after 15 minutesof searching, a Power Save feature is automaticallyactivated. When a signal is found, your deviceautomatically returns to standby mode.In Power Save mode, your device searches for a signalperiodically without your intervention. You can alsoinitiate a search for Boost service by pressing any key(when your device is turned on).Files Downloading– The device is downloadingselected files.Download Successful– A recent softwaredownload was successfully downloaded.Calendar Reminder– Shows you have areminder of an upcoming Calendar event.Status Bar – Messaging IconsText Message– You have new text (SMS) ormultimedia (MMS) messages.Voicemail Message– You have new voicemailmessages.New Email message– Shows you have receivedeither a new Internet email message or Outlookemail message via an Exchange server.New Gmail message– Shows you have receiveda new Gmail message.Status Bar – Status IconsTip:The Power Save feature conserves your battery powerwhen you are in an area where there is no signal.SPH-M820UM.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 16Device BasicsTurning Your Device Off1.Press and hold for two seconds until yousee thePhone optionsmenu.2.Tap (Power off) and then tapOKto power offthe device.Your screen remains blank while your device is off(unless the battery is charging).Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it isfully drained. The battery provides up to 6.5 hours ofcontinuous talk time.At 10% of charge capacity, the battery icon blinks.At 3% of charge capacity, there are only a few minutesof talk time left, the device sounds an audible alert,displays a critical charge icon ( ), then turns off.Installing the Battery

See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.Removing the Battery1.Make sure the power is off so that you don’t loseany stored numbers or messages.2.Grasp the device firmly, locate the cover releaselatch, and then place your fingernail in the openingand firmly “pop” the cover off the device.3.Carefully remove the battery from the device.WARNING:Use only Samsung-approved batteries andchargers with your device. The failure to use aSamsung-approved battery and charger mayincrease the risk that your device will overheat,catch fire or explode, resulting in serious bodilyinjury, death or property damage.Note:Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibratemode, browser use and other variables may reduce thebattery’s talk and standby times.Tip:Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge thebattery before it runs out of power.WARNING:Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ionbattery as you can be burned.SPH-M820UM.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM17 2A. Device BasicsCharging the BatteryKeeping track of your battery’s charge is important. Ifyour battery level becomes too low, your deviceautomatically turns off and you will lose any informationyou were just working on.1.Connect the USB cable to the charging head.2.Slide open the Charger/Accessory jack cover.3.Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/Accessory jack.4.Plug the charging head into a standard AC poweroutlet.Release LatchNote:Although the battery comes partially charged, it isrecommended you fully charge the battery beforeusing your device for the first time.SPH-M820UM.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 18Device BasicsAlways use a Samsung-approved desktop charger,travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge yourbattery.

Plug the flat end of the charger into the device’scharger jack and the other end into an electricaloutlet. The device turns on with the screen lockedand indicates both its charge state and percent ofcharge.With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you canrecharge the battery before it becomes completely rundown.IncorrectCorrectUSB CableCharging HeadWARNING:While the device is charging, if the touch screendoes not function due to an unstable powersupply unplug the USB power adapter from thepower outlet or unplug the USB cable from thedevice.SPH-M820UM.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM19 2A. Device Basics

Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. (See “TurningBluetooth On and Off” on page 126.)

Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. (See “Turning Wi-FiOn and Off” on page 152.)

Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Mostapplications using this function will periodically querythe GPS satellites for your current location; eachquery drains your battery. (See “Activating LocationMode” on page 172.)

When taking pictures, do not use a flash unless youhave to. (See “Camera Settings” on page 119.)

Do not wait until your battery is completely depletedbefore charging your device. Repeating this processof a complete discharge and recharge can over timereduce the storage capacity of any battery.CorrectIncorrectCharger/AccessoryJackSPH-M820UM.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 20Device BasicsDevice Function KeysThe Galaxy Prevail™comes equipped with four mainfunction keys that can be used on any screen.Menu KeyTheMenukey ( ) activates an available menufunction for the current screen or application. When onthe Home Screen, the following menu options areavailable:

Manage apps( ) allows you to manage thedownloaded applications, All applications,applications on the SD card, or Runningapplications.

Wallpaper( ) lets you to customize the currentscreen’s wallpaper image. You can obtain thisimage from your installed Gallery, your LiveWallpaper folder, or from any of the availableimages within the device’s Wallpaper gallery. (See“Changing the Display Screen” on page 64.)

Search( ) displays the Quick Search box thatyou can use to search for a key term both on thephone and online. (See “Search Key” onpage 21.)●For example, entering the word “Pa”, willdisplay any matching entries from yourdevice’s Contacts list, current deviceapplications, or from any online Web page viaGoogle search.

Notifications( ) allows you to expand thepopup notifications area to provide more detailedinformation about the current notification icons.(See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 37.)

Settings( ) provides quick access to thedevice’s settings menu. (See “2C. Settings” onpage 55.)●The Settings menu can also be accessed bypressing and tapping .SPH-M820UM.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM21 2A. Device BasicsHome KeyTheHomekey ( ) takes you back to your HomeScreen.Back KeyTheBackkey ( ) returns you to the previouslyactive screen. If the onscreen keyboard is currentlyopen, this key closes the keyboard.Search KeyTheSearchkey ( ) displays the Google Searchbox that can be used to search for a key term both onthe device and online. In some instances, this keyopens a search box specific only to the currentapplication.

Contactssearches for your term only within yourcurrent Contacts entries.●Search preferences and settings can beconfigured to display suggestions in adifferent manner.3.Tap a match from the list of suggestions, phonesearch results, or previously chosen searchmatches. Once touched, the item opens in theappropriate application.– or –TouchingVoice Actions( ) lets you speak intoyour device's microphone to enter a search term.To search the phone and Web by entering text:1.Press to launch theGoogle Searchbox.2.Use the onscreen keyboard to enter your searchterm. (See “Entering Text Using the AndroidKeyboard” on page 38.)

Search preferences and settings can beconfigured to display suggestions in a differentmanner. (See “Search Settings” on page 80.)3.Tap a match from the list of suggestions, phonesearch results, or previously chosen searchmatches. Once touched, the item opens in theappropriate application.To search the phone and Web via Voice Actions:1.Press and tap (microphone icon onthe side of theGoogle Searchbox).Note:To hide the onscreen keyboard and see more of yoursearch matches, press .Note:There might be instances within an application wherepressing reveals only an application-specificsearch. Press twice to open the Quick Searchbox.Note:To hide the onscreen keyboard and see more of yoursearch matches, press .Note:Tapping in an application’s search box searchesthe application by voice, not the Web.SPH-M820UM.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM23 2A. Device Basics2.From the open dialog, say what you want to searchfor.3.Once complete, the Voice Actions applicationanalyzes your spoken words and displays a list ofmatching keyword terms.To use additional Voice Actions functions:

From an open Voice Actions dialog, speak thefollowing words to access additional features:

voice actionsallows you to search the web byspeaking the search parameters.

send textallows you to open the Messagingscreen.

navigate toallows you to receive directions viaGoogle Maps™. Use either an Address name,Business name, business type, or othernavigation information to get the desireddirections.

callallows you to automatically dial the number ofa business or location.●For example, say, “Johnny’s Pizzeria”.

send emailallows you to open your email accountand compose a new email message.

set alarmallows you to set the time for an alarm.

map ofallows you to view a map of an area viaGoogle Maps. Use either an Address name,Business name, zip code, or other navigationinformation.

go toallows you to navigate to any component ofyour device.

note to selfallows you to compose and send amessage.

directions toallows you to view a list of websitesthat contain the spoken address via Google™.Use an Address name for the desired result list.

web searchallows you to search the web forinformation using key words.Note:It is recommended that you use this feature in a quietroom. Loud ambient or background noises canconfuse the application and result in inaccurate searchresults.SPH-M820UM.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 24Device BasicsNavigation and CustomizationThe Galaxy Prevail™is a touch-sensitive device whichallows you to not only select an onscreen option with asingle tap, but also scroll through long menu lists.Simply slide up and down through the display withyour fingertip.

Home Screen OverviewThe Home Screen is the starting point for manyapplications and functions, and it allows you to additems like application icons, shortcuts, folders, orwidgets to give you instant access to information andapplications.This is the default page and accessible from any menuby pressing .

Extended Home Screensextend beyond the currentvisible screen width to provide more space foradding icons, widgets, and other customizationfeatures.

There are five available screens, each of whichmay be populated with its own shortcuts orwidgets.

Press to access the main Home Screenwhich appears as the default “page” on thedevice and then slide your finger horizontallyacross the screen to go to the left or rightextended screens. There are four additionalscreens on either side of the main Home Screen.

Think of it as having a desktop so wide that yourscreen can only display a portion at a time.

Google searchis an onscreen Internet search enginepowered by Google™. Touch to access theVoice Actions feature where you can verbally enter asearch term and initiate an online search.Tip:While on an extended Home Screen, press toreturn to the main Home Screen.Note:Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visibleacross all screens (Home and Extended)Screen #3 is the Home Screen.SPH-M820UM.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 26Device Basics

Email( ) launches the email application thatmanages both Internet-based and emailaccounts.Using the Applications TabAll of your device’s applications are located within theApplications tab. This tab houses shortcuts to yourcurrently available applications.1.Press and tap toopen the tab loaded with everyavailable local application.

To close the Applicationsscreen, tap theHomeicon( ) or press2.Scroll though the list and tapan icon to launch theassociated application.3.Scroll though the list and tapan icon to launch theassociated application.

The screen contains deviceapplications such asBrowser,Calculator,Camera,Email,Gallery,Market,Navigation,Phone,Settings,VoiceActions,YouTube, and much more.Note:This tab houses all default and downloadedapplications (installed from Android Market or from theWeb).SPH-M820UM.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 28Device BasicsApplicationsThe following is a listing of some sample applicationsavailable using the Applications tab.

Changing the Background (Wallpaper)Creating ShortcutsShortcuts are different than the current Home ScreenWidgets that only launch an application. Shortcutsactivate a feature, action, or launch an application.To add a shortcut from the Applications tab:1.Press to activate theHome Screen.

2.Select a location (screen)for your new shortcut byscrolling across youravailable screens until youreach the desired one.(See “Home ScreenOverview” on page 24.)3.Tap theApplications( )tab to reveal all your currentapplications.By default, the applicationsare listed in a Grid view.4.Scroll down through the list and locate yourdesired application.5.Touch and hold the onscreen icon. This creates animmediate shortcut of the selected icon and closesthe Applications tab. The new shortcut thenappears to hover over the currently active screen.Note:To move a shortcut from one screen to another, it mustfirst be deleted from its current screen. Activate the newscreen, and then add the shortcut.SPH-M820UM.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 32Device Basics6.While still holding the onscreen icon, position it onthe current screen. Once complete, release thescreen to lock the shortcut into its new position.To add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen:1.Press to activatethe Home Screen.2.Touch and hold on anempty area of thescreen.3.From theAdd to Home

screenwindow tapShortcuts.4.Tap a selection from theavailable list:

Applications

Bookmark

Contact

Direct dial

Direct message

Directions & Navigation

Music playlist

Settings5.Follow the onscreen instructions to add the newshortcut to your current Home Screen.To delete a shortcut:

1.Press toactivate the HomeScreen.

2.Touch and hold thedesired shortcut. Thisunlocks it from itslocation on the currentscreen.3.Drag the icon over theDelete tab ( ) andrelease it.Note:The same shortcut can be added to any of theavailable screens (Home or Extended). The applicationyou add to the screen will still appear within theApplicationstab.Delete (Shortcut or Widget)SPH-M820UM.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM33 2A. Device BasicsAdding and Removing WidgetsWidgets are self-contained applications that reside ineither your Applications tab or on the Home orExtended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this widgetappears as an onscreen application.To add a Widget:1.Press to activate the Home Screen.2.Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.3.From theAdd to Home

screenwindow

tapWidgets.4.Tap an available widget to place it on your currentscreen.

,Traffic, andYouTube.To remove a Widget:1.Touch and hold a widget until you can move itaround on the screen.2.Drag the widget over theDeletetab ( ) andrelease it.

As you place the widget into the Trash, both itemsturn red.

This actiondoes notdelete the widget, justremoves it from the current screen.To place a widget onto a different screen:1.Touch and hold the widget until it becomestransparent.2.Drag it to the edge of your screen.3.Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until itturns light blue.4.Add the widget to the new screen.5.Repeat these steps to continue moving it to otheradjacent screens.Note:To move a widget from one screen to another, it mustfirst be deleted from its current screen. Activate the newscreen, and then add the widget.SPH-M820UM.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 34Device BasicsCreating and Managing FoldersFolders are located on any of the eight availablescreens and contain both files (such as data andimages) and Contact or entries.To create a folder onscreen:1.Press to activate the Home Screen.2.Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.3.From theAdd to Home

screenwindow

tapFolders.4.Tap an available folder type to place it on yourcurrent screen.

to open the recently-usedapplications window.2.Tap an icon to open anapplication.Changing the ScreenOrientationThe Galaxy Prevail™iscapable of automaticallychanging the orientationof some onscreen content.The device’s built-in accelerometer senses movementand changes its angle/orientation.This allows the device to change the onscreen content(images, video, Web pages) to properly display basedon the current angle (some screens may notautomatically change).Note:Starred contacts are those Contact entries tagged asvery important.SPH-M820UM.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM35 2A. Device BasicsAlthough most screens will change orientation oncethe QWERTY keyboard is opened, this feature can bemanually enabled to change the orientation for allapplicable screens when rotation is detected.To manually activate the auto-rotate feature:1.Press>and tap> Displaysettings.2.Scroll down and tapAuto-rotate screen. Acheckmark indicates the feature is enabled.

Clear theAuto-rotate screencheckmark to disablethis automatic orientation adjustment.Menu NavigationThere is one way to navigate through a menu:

Using your finger (page 35)Selecting Menu Items Using Your FingersAs you navigate through the menu, you activate menuoptions by tapping the onscreen entry. Select anyoption by tapping it.

Portrait ViewLandscape ViewNote:An example of a screen that does not automaticallyre-orient is the Home Screen.An example of a screen that automatically re-orients bymoving the device is the Contacts screen. This onlyrequires you to turn the device on its side.SPH-M820UM.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 36Device Basics1.Tap an onscreen iconto launch a menu orfeature.2.Scroll your fingeracross the screen tonavigate through amenu list (bottom up ortop down).3.Tap a menu item tomake a selection oractivate a field.Using Context MenusContext menus (also called popup menus) containtools that apply to a specific item on the screen. Theyfunction similar to those menu options available onyour computer when you use a right-mouse click.You open a context menu by touching and holding anonscreen item.SPH-M820UM.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM37 2A. Device BasicsUsing the Notifications PanelThe Notification area indicates new message events(data sync status, new messages, calendar events, callstatus, etc). You can expand this area to provide moredetailed information about the current onscreennotification icons.1.Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide yourfinger down the screen.2.Tap a notification entry to open the associatedapplication.Displaying Your Phone Number

Press

>

and tapSettings >About phone > Status. (Your phone number andother information about your device and account isdisplayed.)Note:Not all items have context menus. If you touch and holdan item that has no context menu, nothing happens.Note:The Notifications panel can also be opened on theHome Screen by pressing and then tapping(Notifications).SPH-M820UM.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 38Device BasicsEntering Text Using the AndroidKeyboardSelecting a Text Mode using the AndroidKeyboard1.From a screen where you can enter text, tap theinput field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.2.With Android keyboard as your text entry method,select one of the following text mode options:

?123to enter numbers by pressing the numberson the onscreen keyboard.

ABCto use alphabetic characters from theon-screen keyboard.

Voice Inputallows the device to use its built-invoice recognizer software to hear your voice andtranscript it directly into text.Android Keyboard Overview

Entry field: a field where text, numbers, or othercharacters can be entered.

Suggested Word choices: a row of selectable wordchoices based on the current set of entered text. Tapan onscreen choice to insert the selection into yourtext entry field at the current cursor position. Tap thegray left and right arrows on this field to revealadditional word choices.

Delete: deletes characters from the entry field.

CAPS/ALT: When inABCmode, this key changes thecapitalization of the subsequent entered characters.When in?123mode, this key can show additionalsymbol characters.

Capitalization inAbcmode can be altered byusing the Caps button.

Symbols used in?123mode can be enhancedby accessing additional symbol characters.Note:Some characters and types, such as some symbolsand emoticons are not accessible from the onscreenkeyboard.Note:When entering text, tap to change lettercapitalization.SPH-M820UM.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM39 2A. Device Basics

Speak clearly into the microphone. Whencomplete, your spoken words are recognized,converted to text, and inserted into your currentcursor position.ABC ModeIn ABC mode, you can enter only letters from theon-screen keyboard. The text mode key shows.1.Select theABCmode ().See “Selecting a TextMode using the Android Keyboard” on page 38.

Capitalization inABCmode can be altered byusing the Caps button.next character is lowercase.only the next character is uppercase.all subsequent characters are uppercase.Entry fieldDeleteCaps/ALTText modeVoice InputEnterRecipientSendSuggestedwords?123Note:It is recommended that to avoid incorrect conversion,you use this feature in an area relatively free frombackground noises.ABC?123?123SPH-M820UM.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 40Device Basics2.Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begintyping your word.

If you make a mistake, tap to erase a singlecharacter. Touch and hold to erase all text.By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized andthe following letters are lower case. After a character isentered, the cursor automatically advances to the nextspace after two seconds or when you enter a characteron a different key.Entering Numbers and SymbolsBy using the onscreen keyboard in Portrait mode,some symbols are not available (such as Emoticons orSmileys). In ?123 mode, you can only enter numbersand symbols from the onscreen keyboard. The textmode key shows.To enter numbers:1.Tap

to enter the ?123 mode.2.Tap the appropriate symbol key.– or –Tap to select from additional symbolcharacters. The key shows when the additionalcharacter set is active.Entering Text Using SwypeSwype™ is a unique text input method that allows auser to enter a word by sliding a finger from letter toletter, lifting only between words. It uses error-correctingalgorithms and a language model to guess the wordintended. It also includes a tapping predictive textsystem in the same interface.The onscreen keyboard options are different betweenthe Android keyboard and Swype onscreen inputmethods.Note:A green circle on the shift key above indicates thekeyboard is set to “Shift-Lock” where all characters areentered in uppercase.ABC?123?123ALTALTSPH-M820UM.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM41 2A. Device BasicsEnabling and Configuring SwypeThe onscreen Android keyboard is the defaulttouchscreen input method on the Galaxy Prevail™. Thismethod of text input is similar to a normal keyboard.You must enable Swype as the Text Input methodbefore you can use it.To enable Swype:1.From a screen where you can enter text, tap theinput field until the Edit text screen displays.2.TapInput methodand selectSwype.To configure Swype settings:1.Press

>

and tapSettings > Language& keyboard.2.TapSwype.3.Scroll down the list of available options and toucha corresponding entry to either activate orconfigure the settings.

Preferencesallows configuration of the Swype textinput and feedback parameters:●Language: allows you to select the current textinput language. Default language isUSEnglish.●Word predictionuses a built-in word databaseto predict your desired words while enteringtext in Swype.●Audio feedback: turns on/off soundsgenerated by the Swype application duringuse.●Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibratorysensation as you enter text via the onscreenkeypad.●Enable tip indicator: turns on an onscreenflashing indicator that provides helpful usageinformation.

Swype Advanced Settingsprovides access toSwype advanced options:●Auto-spacing: automatically inserts spacesbetween words. When you finish a word, justlift your finger to start the next word.●Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizesthe first letter of the first word in a sentence.SPH-M820UM.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 42Device Basics●Show complete trace: determines whether toshow the entire path formed by the letters youare sliding over to form a given word.●Word choice window: sets how often the wordchoice selection window appears onscreen.Move the slider betweenNeverorAlwaysandtouchOK.●Speed vs. accuracy: sets how quickly Swyperesponds to your onscreen input. Do youprefer more accurate text entry or is yourdesire for speed? Move the slider betweenFast Response(speed) orError Tolerance

Aboutprovides access to the current softwareversion.●Version: displays the current software version.Text Entry tips:

To create double letters likeppin "apple," just do a“squiggle” on the P key.

To enter punctuation, touch and hold a key to view apunctuation menu and make a selection.

To enter contractions, move your finger over theapostrophe.

To correct a misspelled word, double-tap on theword you want to change and then tap to erase asingle character. Touch and hold

to erase anentire word.Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype1.From a screen where you can enter text, tap theinput field to display the onscreen keyboard.2.With Swype as your text input method, select oneof the following text mode options:

123 ABCto use Swype with alphanumericcharacters from the onscreen keyboard.Note:Certain characters and types, such as some symbolsand emoticons, are not accessible from the onscreenkeyboard.SPH-M820UM.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM43 2A. Device Basics

Speak clearly into the microphone. Whencomplete, your spoken words are recognized,converted to text, and inserted into your currentcursor position.123 ABC ModeIn123 ABCmode, you can enter only letters and a fewcommon punctuation marks from the on-screenkeyboard. The text mode key shows .While in this mode, the text mode key displays.1.Select the123 ABCmode (showing letters andnumbers on the onscreen keys).

Capitalization in this mode can be altered byusing the Caps button.first character is uppercaseall characters are uppercasenext character is lowercase2.Swipe your finger continuous (without lifting yourfinger) over the letters to form a word.

If you make a mistake, tap

to erase a singlecharacter.

Touch and hold

to erase an entire word.By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized andthe following letters are lower case. After a word isentered and you lift your finger, the cursor automaticallyadds a space after the word.Entering Numbers and SymbolsBy using the onscreen keyboard in Portrait mode,some symbols are not available (such as Emoticons orSmileys). In SYM mode using Swype, you can onlyenter symbols and numbers from the onscreenkeyboard. The text mode key shows .While in this mode, the text mode key displays .SYMABC123SYMABC123ABC123SYMSPH-M820UM.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM45 2A. Device BasicsTo enter numbers and symbols:1.Tap to enter the SYM (symbol) mode.2.Touch the key for the number or symbol you wantto enter.3.Tap to enter alternate symbols displayed at thetop of the key.To enter text:This example shows a user entering the word “there”.Put your finger down on the “t”, and without lifting, glideit to the “h”, and then to the “e”, and then over to the “r”,and back to the “e”. When complete, lift your finger offthe screen to allow the device to determine the closestword match.1.Touch an onscreen character, and without liftingyour finger, drag your fingertip to the next characterin the word.2.Repeat this process until the desired charactersare traced.

If prompted, select from an onscreen list ofpossible word matches. This occurs when thekeystrokes generates more than one possibleword match.Touch for Swype tips and follow the onscreeninformation.Creating a Google AccountYou will need a Google account to access severaldevice features such as Gmail, Google Maps, GoogleTalk, and the Android Market applications. Before youare able to access Google applications, you must enteryour account information. These applications syncbetween your device and your online Google account.1.From a computer, launch a Web browser andnavigate towww.google.com.2.On the main page, clickSign-in > Create anaccount now.3.Follow the onscreen prompts to create your freeaccount.Note:If multiple word choices exist for your Swype entry, anonscreen popup appears to provide additional wordchoices.SYMNote:A Google account can be created from either yourdevice or from a computer.SPH-M820UM.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2A. Device Basics 46Device Basics4.Look for an email from Google, and respond to thenew email to both confirm and activate your newaccount.Signing In to Your Google Account1.Launch an application that requires a Googleaccount (such as Android Market or Gmail).2.ClickNext > Sign in.3.Tap theUsernameandPasswordfields and enteryour information.4.TapSign in. Your device then communicates withthe Google servers to confirm your information.5.Create a new Gmail username by entering a prefixfor your@gmail.comemail address.For additional information about synchronizingaccounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 74.Note:If you do not already have a Google account, tapCreateand follow the onscreen prompts to create yournew account.SPH-M820UM.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM47 2B. Making and Answering Calls

If you make a mistake while dialing, tap toerase the numbers.3.Tap to end the call.You can also place calls from your new GalaxyPrevail™ by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts(page 53) and using your Call log listings (page 81).2B.Making and AnsweringCallsTip:To redial your last outgoing call, tap from the Call loglist.EndSPH-M820UM.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2B. Making and Answering Calls 48Making CallsDialing OptionsWhen you enter numbers within the dialpad, you willsee three onscreen options.

Voicemail( ) to place a call to your voicemail.

Call( ) to place a new call to the currentnumber.

Delete( ) to delete the digits from the currentnumber.To see additional options,tap .

Add to contactsto add thecurrent number to a newor existing Contacts entry.

Add waitto insert a hard pause within the numberstring (the phone waits for your input). A wait requiresthat any consecutive numbers be manually sent bytappingYes.Answering Calls

Touch and drag to the right to answer anincoming call.Your Galaxy Prevail™ notifies you of incoming calls inthe following ways:

The phone rings or vibrates.

The backlight illuminates.

The screen displays an incoming call message.Note:Charges may apply depending on your plan.Note:All incoming call options listed below require you totouch and hold the button to activate the function.When unlocked, some functions can be activated bytapping the onscreen button.Tip:To silence the ringer on an incoming call, press either theup or down Volume button.SPH-M820UM.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM49 2B. Making and Answering CallsIf the incoming call is from a number stored in yourContacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may alsosee the caller’s phone number, if available.Ending a Call

Tap to end the call.Missed Call NotificationWhen you do not answer an incoming call, the Statusbar indicates .To display a Missed Call entry from the Home Screen:1.Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide yourfinger down the screen.2.Tap the Missed call entry ( ). This opens theCall logscreen.3.Tap

next to the entry to make the call.– or –Touch and hold an entry from the Call Log list andfrom the context menu, selectCall[number]. (See“Using Context Menus” on page 36.)Calling Emergency NumbersYou can place calls to 911 (from the dialpad, enter

), even if your GalaxyPrevail™ is locked or your account is restricted.To exit an Emergency call:1.Tap to end the 911 call.To exit Emergency mode:

Touch and drag to the right to exit EmergencyCall Back mode.EndNote:When you place an emergency call, your deviceautomatically enters Emergency mode.Note:When you end the 911 call, you are returned to theEmergency Call Back mode.Note:When you end the 911 call, you are returned to theEmergency Call Back mode.Within the Emergency Call Back mode, press theHomekey to use another menu.EndSPH-M820UM.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:45 AM2B. Making and Answering Calls 50Making CallsEmergency Callback mode:Once you have dialed an emergency number you canpress a button to automatically redial the emergencynumber.